August vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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August Rank #88

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Elijah mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are August and Elijah boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.